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“It is with great sadness that I heard of Frank's passing. I was a friend of the young Frank. We met on the rugby field of Clemson and he made a...Read More »
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1 of 46 | Posted by: William (Billy) Hannah - Belton, TX

“My wife and I had the privilege of knowing and working with Frank. An absolutely awesome leader and the epitome of the "Quiet Professional." While...Read More »
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2 of 46 | Posted by: Mark Merritt - Isle of Palms, SC

“I had the privilege of working with Frank in 2002/03 -- and it was a privilege. Even in those difficult days, he never lost his sense of humor, or...Read More »
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3 of 46 | Posted by: Lindy Keith - Fairfax, VA

“Frank and I shared much time together playing "James Bond" in Elementary School, and he grew into a real life James Bond protecting our freedoms. In...Read More »
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4 of 46 | Posted by: Rick Stello - Waynesville, NC

“Frank, we rose through our careers together and always managed to stay in touch, no matter where in the world we each were. I will miss your...Read More »
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5 of 46 | Posted by: Meredith Sager - Prescott, AZ

“Semper Fi,sir. It was an honor and privilege to know you. My condolences to Lisa and the rest of the Archibald family. Michael and Cheryl Locke
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6 of 46 | Posted by: Cheryl Locke - Conway, SC

“It was with great sadness that I learned of Frank's passing. We played football together at Hanahan High School. Frank was strong and aggressive on...Read More »
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7 of 46 | Posted by: James Bowers - Goose Creek, SC

“Whenever I become aware that another Marine has answered his last muster, I am reminded by words in our Marines' Hymn that tells us, the streets of...Read More »
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10 of 46 | Posted by: Another Marine - Summerville, SC

“I joined the history faculty at Clemson in 1983, and soon after, I started attending rugby games with Rich Saunders. That's where I met Frank. We...Read More »
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11 of 46 | Posted by: Theda Perdue - Chapel Hill, NC

“Lisa, my condolences to you and the family. I was a teammate of Frank's on the football team at Hanahan High School. I will always remember his...Read More »
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13 of 46 | Posted by: Mark Strickland - Lancaster, SC

“Frank was loved by all of his classmates, and he had a kind heart. Rest In Peace Frank
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14 of 46 | Posted by: Belinda Morgan - Rossville, GA

“Sorry for your loss. He is man that you can say you are proud of. A true American. Praying for you all.
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15 of 46 | Posted by: Robert Ropp - Myrtle beach sc, SC

“There maybe are and perhaps have been better men than Frank Archibald, but I have yet to meet any of them. May God bless his soul and extend His...Read More »
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16 of 46 | Posted by: Jim Adkins

“While I will like this world less without Frank in it, I take comfort in knowing his legacy will live on. I wish you "Fair winds and following seas"...Read More »
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17 of 46 | Posted by: Tom Medina - WILLIAMSBURG, VA

“It was my privilege to know and work with Frank during his tenure on Richard Holbrooke's staff working on Afghanistan and Pakistan under Secretary...Read More »
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18 of 46 | Posted by: Steven Ghitelman - Vienna, VA

“We honor his service and are all better and safer for his life and contributions.
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19 of 46 | Posted by: Gregory Shaw - Camas, WA

“I had the privilege of Frank's friendship while working together in Pakistan and WashDC. I knew I could count on Frank for straight talk, hard...Read More »
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21 of 46 | Posted by: Theresa Grencik - Coworker

“So sad to hear of the passing of Francis Archibald.The son of a wonderful family so dedicated to the good of humanity.You are in our thoughts and...Read More »
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22 of 46 | Posted by: Henry (H.L) and Edith Dukes - SC

“My sympathies to Lisa and her family on their loss.
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23 of 46 | Posted by: Lawrence O'Connell - McLean, VA

“Lisa, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
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24 of 46 | Posted by: Larry and Suzy Anderson - FL

“I was saddened to hear of the passing of Frank. We graduated Hanahan High together in 1973. He was so much fun to be around. I never heard...Read More »
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26 of 46 | Posted by: Glenda Lazicki - Hanahan, SC

“I will never forget Frank's kindness and compassion. I am heartbroken for Lisa and his family and all who loved him. Godspeed.
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27 of 46 | Posted by: David Danek - Friend

“Rest In Peace Chief. The nation is indebted to you for your service and sacrifice.
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28 of 46 | Posted by: Cameron Heck - Knoxville, TN

“Rest In Peace Chief. The nation is indebted to you for your service and sacrifice.
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29 of 46 | Posted by: Cameron Heck - Knoxville, TN

“I was privileged to serve with Frank when I was the Director of the CIA. I thought the absolute world of Frank, and I am deeply saddened to learn...Read More »
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30 of 46 | Posted by: David Petraeus - Arlington, VA

“What a great friend in Frank during our High School days at Hanahan. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. I thank him for his serviced to...Read More »
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32 of 46 | Posted by: Ralph Jones - Bonneau, SC

“So sorry to hear of Frank's passing. I started school with Frank in grade school and we played football together for Hanahan. Frank was an...Read More »
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33 of 46 | Posted by: Steve Donovan - Charleston, SC

“I worked with and (primarily) for Frank on several occasions. He was one of the most laid back, logical, reasonable, affable, empathetic, and...Read More »
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34 of 46 | Posted by: Al Koeninger

“Frank Archibald was a good man. I graduated HHS before he did but the Archibald and Cronin families were well know to each other. Rest in God's...Read More »
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36 of 46 | Posted by: Mary Alice Ramsey - Marion, NC

“So sorry to read of Frank's passing in today's P & C. Although Lydia and I visited Archie and Mary several times in Hanahan, Frank was always off in...Read More »
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37 of 46 | Posted by: Mike Lankford - Pinopolis, SC

“One of the best bosses a guy could have. A man of humility who had nothing to be humble about. A great judge of people, with astonishing patience. A...Read More »
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38 of 46 | Posted by: McKim Symington - McLean, VA

“I was informed today by a classmate that Frank had passed away. Frank was in my 1973 graduating class at Hanahan High School. I remember watching...Read More »
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39 of 46 | Posted by: Kitty Farias - Hanahan, SC

“A true American hero; an outstanding leader; and one of the most decent human beings I have ever had the privilege of knowing. Frank was a leader I...Read More »
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40 of 46 | Posted by: Sharon King - Mount Airy, MD

“I have fond memories of playing rugby at Clemson with your dear departed. My sympathies to family and dear friends.
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41 of 46 | Posted by: Mark Leuner

“Throughout high school, Frank and I were close, and much time was spent with him at his parents' house in Hanahan, playing games. He was a couple of...Read More »
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42 of 46 | Posted by: William (Billy) Sedgwick - FL

“Condolences and prayers for the entire family. I went to school with Frank and kept up with Him through my brother Billy. Frank was a wonderful...Read More »
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43 of 46 | Posted by: Lora Sedgwick - Hanahan, SC

“There are many happy memories of watching those Hawks teams as he played with my brother., Randy Dangerfield. That was a great group of young men and...Read More »
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44 of 46 | Posted by: lisa barrineau - hanahan, SC

Francis X. Archibald, (Frank), 64, loving and devoted husband of Lisa Perry Archibald, and retired Director of the CIA's National Clandestine Service, died peacefully March 13, 2020 with his wife and family at his side in Phoenix, Arizona.

Born July 31, 1955, in Charleston, SC, Frank was the eldest of five children of Francis X. Archibald of Mount Pleasant, SC and the late Mary Cooper Archibald. Frank graduated from Hanahan High School in 1973 where he was a member of the Hawks' so-called "Iron Men" football team, playing both offense and defense positions for entire games. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1974 and served with distinction as an Infantryman and leader earning the rank of Sergeant. After leaving the Marine Corps, he graduated from Clemson University in 1983, where he was a Captain of the Tigers' rugby team. He remained an ardent, lifetime supporter and fan of Clemson and its football team in particular. Frank then joined the CIA and began an extraordinary national security career.

Over 31 years with the CIA, Frank served in Latin America, Africa, the Balkans, Southeast and Southwest Asia. Frank held senior assignments at CIA Headquarters in Counterterrorism and Counterintelligence, and was Chief of the Latin American Division. He was a Distinguished Graduate of the National War College in 2001. The capstone of Frank's career was being selected the Director of the National Clandestine Service, an assignment leading all of CIA's operations worldwide. During his CIA career, he received the CIA's highest award, the Distinguished Intelligence Cross for heroism, as well as numerous other CIA awards. Frank retired from the CIA in 2015.

Frank subsequently became a senior advisor for the Crumpton Group, an international consulting firm that provides clients with intelligence-driven solutions. He also served on the Board of Directors for the OSS Society. While ... READ MORE →

Francis X. Archibald, (Frank), 64, loving and devoted husband of Lisa Perry Archibald, and retired Director of the CIA's National Clandestine Service, died peacefully March 13, 2020 with his wife and family at his side in Phoenix, Arizona.

Born July 31, 1955, in Charleston, SC, Frank was the eldest of five children of Francis X. Archibald of Mount Pleasant, SC and the late Mary Cooper Archibald. Frank graduated from Hanahan High School in 1973 where he was a member of the Hawks' so-called "Iron Men" football team, playing both offense and defense positions for entire games. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1974 and served with distinction as an Infantryman and leader earning the rank of Sergeant. After leaving the Marine Corps, he graduated from Clemson University in 1983, where he was a Captain of the Tigers' rugby team. He remained an ardent, lifetime supporter and fan of Clemson and its football team in particular. Frank then joined the CIA and began an extraordinary national security career.

Over 31 years with the CIA, Frank served in Latin America, Africa, the Balkans, Southeast and Southwest Asia. Frank held senior assignments at CIA Headquarters in Counterterrorism and Counterintelligence, and was Chief of the Latin American Division. He was a Distinguished Graduate of the National War College in 2001. The capstone of Frank's career was being selected the Director of the National Clandestine Service, an assignment leading all of CIA's operations worldwide. During his CIA career, he received the CIA's highest award, the Distinguished Intelligence Cross for heroism, as well as numerous other CIA awards. Frank retired from the CIA in 2015.

Frank subsequently became a senior advisor for the Crumpton Group, an international consulting firm that provides clients with intelligence-driven solutions. He also served on the Board of Directors for the OSS Society. While working for the Crumpton Group, Frank and his wife Lisa maintained homes in Mesa, AZ, and Mount Pleasant, SC.

Frank was a voracious reader with a lifelong interest in American history and its political, military, and social leaders. He studied and admired the leadership lessons and traits of many, including President Eisenhower, General Walter Bedell Smith, and Martin Luther King, Jr. He often played Doctor King's greatest speeches in his car en route to work at CIA, which helped shape Frank's inclusive, respectful, low-key, and effective leadership style.

Frank traveled the world serving America, but dearly loved his home state of South Carolina, in particular its low country, friendly and interesting people, local culture, food and environment. Over the years, more than one of Frank's shoes was lost to "pluff mud"-a type of marsh mud around Charleston that creates a powerful suction when stepped on-reminding him he was home. Shrimp and grits were often on his lunch and dinner menus, and he never missed an opportunity to strike up a friendly conversation with his low country neighbors.

Whether in South Carolina or Arizona, Frank thoroughly enjoyed the company of family and friends. Christmas often found him dressed as Santa, enthusiastically playing the role for his grandchildren. He organized treasure hunts and played the role of a leprechaun for them, devoting himself to ensuring their happiness. For the older children whose lives he was privileged to join as they were just starting out in life, Frank provided career guidance, mentoring, advice on good citizenship and responsibility, and a boundless generosity of spirit and love.

His natural, easygoing, self-effacing demeanor drew family members, friends, and others to him. He was always ready to share a story or laugh with those he met and genuinely enjoyed the company of people. A telling example of Frank's gentleness of spirit and love of family was his care and use of his late mother's 2001 truck. Frank maintained it regardless of cost, driving it carefully around the streets of South Carolina and across the country to Arizona. Frank's truck is still with us; he is with his beloved mother.

Due to the continued restrictive period, a small family service will take place on Sunday, June 7, 2020.

Memories & Candles

It is with great sadness that I heard of Frank's passing. I was a friend of the young Frank. We met on the rugby field of Clemson and he made a lasting impression. He was a bear of a man, fresh out of the Marines, but it disguised an erudite, empathetic and gracious human being. Whether he was using his "Grunt" training to square us away as captain of the rugby team or dispensing guidance along with cold pitchers of

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It is with great sadness that I heard of Frank's passing. I was a friend of the young Frank. We met on the rugby field of Clemson and he made a lasting impression. He was a bear of a man, fresh out of the Marines, but it disguised an erudite, empathetic and gracious human being. Whether he was using his "Grunt" training to square us away as captain of the rugby team or dispensing guidance along with cold pitchers of beer as the Philosopher of Sloane Street Taproom, Frank could always be counted on to be your rock. I was always proud that Frank had selected me to be interviewed by the government for a position that he coveted and told that this was serious. Frank was always a patriot and wanted to contribute all of himself to the well being of our country. I am proud to have been called his friend.

Posted by: William (Billy) Hannah - Belton, TX - Friend May 14, 2020

My wife and I had the privilege of knowing and working with Frank. An absolutely awesome leader and the epitome of the "Quiet Professional." While he had many accomplishments in his life to be proud of, several of which were heroic, he remained humble and approachable throughout. His loss is felt deeply in our community and by my wife and I personally. "Semper Fidelis" and RIP

Posted by: Mark Merritt - Isle of Palms, SC - coworker Apr 28, 2020

I had the privilege of working with Frank in 2002/03 -- and it was a privilege. Even in those difficult days, he never lost his sense of humor, or his compassion. A student of history and people, a thoughtful decision maker, a man of principles. Frank was one of the too few leaders whose good opinion mattered. Sincere condolences.

Posted by: Lindy Keith - Fairfax, VA Mar 25, 2020

Frank and I shared much time together playing "James Bond" in Elementary School, and he grew into a real life James Bond protecting our freedoms. In Middle School we learned and shared so many fun times together in the Boy Scouts, far too many to mention here! In High School we were friends and teammates in Football and Track. Frank was a tremendous competitor and never knew what the word "quit" meant, and yet he was a friend to all,

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Frank and I shared much time together playing "James Bond" in Elementary School, and he grew into a real life James Bond protecting our freedoms. In Middle School we learned and shared so many fun times together in the Boy Scouts, far too many to mention here! In High School we were friends and teammates in Football and Track. Frank was a tremendous competitor and never knew what the word "quit" meant, and yet he was a friend to all, always flashing his smile at everyone. His unflappable demeanor I'm sure served him well in all he did in his adult life. Several years ago we sat together watching a Hanahan football game during one of his visits home. We laughed as we reminisced about the old times, and we hugged as we departed that night. These are the memories I will always cherish when I think of Frank. My deepest condolences to his family. How fortunate we all are to have known him, a True American Hero. Rest In Peace my friend. Yours was a life well lived. Semper Fi

Posted by: Rick Stello - Waynesville, NC Mar 24, 2020

Frank, we rose through our careers together and always managed to stay in touch, no matter where in the world we each were. I will miss your friendship, your laughter, and your sweet nature. Rest well, my friend. May your family have peace and comfort in the coming days.

Posted by: Meredith Sager - Prescott, AZ - Friend Mar 24, 2020

Semper Fi,sir. It was an honor and privilege to know you. My condolences to Lisa and the rest of the Archibald family. Michael and Cheryl Locke

Posted by: Cheryl Locke - Conway, SC - Family Mar 24, 2020

It was with great sadness that I learned of Frank's passing. We played football together at Hanahan High School. Frank was strong and aggressive on the football field and laid back and easy elsewhere. If you had Frank as a friend, you were blessed.

Frank, you have passed on the watch to others here, so stand down and wait for the rest of us in heaven.

To the Archibald family, May the Grace of God and the Peace that passes all understanding comfort and strengthen you.

Posted by: James Bowers - Goose Creek, SC - Friend Mar 23, 2020

Me ke aloha pumehana Frank. God bless your soul and keep your family safe until we meet again lei and family

Posted by: Lei Cotner - Reston, VA - Friend Mar 21, 2020

Posted by: Another Marine - Summerville, SC Mar 21, 2020

Whenever I become aware that another Marine has answered his last muster, I am reminded by words in our Marines' Hymn that tells us, the streets of Heaven are guarded by United States Marines. Stack arms and rest your pack, Marine, and then take your post. You still have important work to do. Semper Fi, and carry on.

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